A Winter Without Fog! All spectacle wearers have at some point encountered what we commonly refer to as our glasses ‘steaming up’, or fogging. It doesn’t matter where we are, it always happens when we move from a cold to a hot environment. This can be problematic as well as unsightly. It’s also a major inconvenience…

Penarth Christmas Parade & Grand Switching On Event Sunday, 27th November 2011 The gallery below would not be possible without the community of Penarth using and utilising social media such as Twitter. Photo Credits: @CllrSJCWilliams @enerchi_cardiff @stevecastle @tulstar @webjects 1:00 pm Parade assembles in the grounds of West House. Christmas Parade 1.00pm entrants…

Imagine a life full of vitality and energy with a healthy neck and back, little or no degeneration, no medication and no chronic illnesses: chiropractic can play a part in helping you achieve this, says Sean O Maoltuile of Dailyspine Clinic in Hickman Road. Chiropractic is based on a simple principle that your brain “talks”…

The cold weather’s on its way at last, so go to A1-Diagnostics in Leckwith a few minutes from Penarth soon to get your car ready for winter. In addition to the added perils of winter driving, the change in weather can cause damage to your car’s systems. Freezing temperatures, salted and gritted roads and snow,…

Arriving in style in a horse drawn carriage, Father and Mrs Christmas visited Hamptons on Sunday 20th November to unveil this year’s spectacular Christmas display. Hundreds of people lined the street outside Hamptons to view the magical spectacle of Father and Mrs Christmas arriving in their fairytale carriage. Colourful circus characters including Hampton the bear…

Young people from Cardiff not in full time education, employment or training (NEET) are encouraged to take part in a unique international sports and global citizenship project in Sierra Leone which has been supported by Gwirvol. The project is being run by The SAFE Foundation and Communities First, Cardiff, and is offering young people aged between…

First established as a surf board shaping brand in 1995 by Penarth local Jim Brooks-Dowsett, Pura Vida Boardriders has quickly become the nucleus for the South Wales Windsurfing community. Fuelled by his passion for all things water-bound, Jim has diversified the store into a haven for all water sport fanatics and lovers of surf scene…

Healthy, white, even teeth are an essential part of a beautiful smile, and Smile Studio Penarth aims to provide the highest level of patient care and dentistry in a relaxing and professional environment. As well as general, cosmetic and specialist dentistry, including NHS care for children, Smile Studio has broadened its services over the past…

Look after your most precious asset – you – or treat a loved one at John Bruno Total Training this festive season. The New Year is a favourite time to change our health and fitness routines, so make 2012 the year you achieve your goals, or help someone else to meet theirs, with expert help…

Scott Wroe Hearing Centre is an established family-run company which has just opened new premises in Station Approach, Penarth. It was originally set up by Scott’s father more than 35 years ago. It is a totally independent and fully equipped purpose built hearing centre which provides advice, information, hearing tests, digital hearing aids and assistive…

Since opening their Albert Road shop in June, Sewing Birds Annie Mullooly and Leanne Taylor have been happy to greet many new customers as well as welcome familiar faces. “We’re very busy so we’re delighted with how the shop is going,” says Leanne. “Customers are bringing us all sorts of repairs and alterations to…

ener-chi natural health, beauty & well-being centres, renowned for fantastic facials, smooth waxing, seriously deep tissue massage and the relaxing and restoring benefits of ener-chi’s reflexology is legendary. Penarth View visited ener-chi this week and were impressed by the wide range of award winning natural and organic products that they sell, they also noticed that they sold the very…

Foxy’s Deli & Cafe in Station Approach is offering Gift Vouchers, a selection of luxurious Christmas hampers plus its famous party catering and buffets for the festive season. “Foxy’s Christmas Hampers make special gifts for food lovers,” says Foxy’s co-owner Sian Fox. “Let us know who your gift is for and we will select the…

Since opening Windsors in Penarth town centre in April, Peter and Lynne Ellis have received a warm welcome from customers and are now eagerly looking forward to their first Christmas. “We have exciting new lines of gifts and home accessories coming in to give our customers an opportunity to come in and browse to find…

Made in Penarth Directory Launch Exhibition 12th November 2011 -1st January 2012 Rowley’s, Glebe Street, Penarth Rowley’s will be hosting the launch exhibition of the Made in Penarth from 12th Nov-1st Jan. Divised by artist Sheridan Ward and milliner Catherine Povey , they describe their project as an exciting new directory for creative people, the directory and the co-ordinating…

Please find below the latest edition of the Penarth View, Penarth’s truly local publication that is delivered free to residents and businesses in Penarth. The publication is now in its sixth issue and is growing tremendously in popularity and readership. Enjoy reading the Penarth View issue 06,Christmas Edition! [issuu layout=http%3A%2F%2Fskin.issuu.com%2Fv%2Flight%2Flayout.xml showflipbtn=true documentid=111110115145-432a1dbdc49b486c8143ca5399685a3f docname=penarthview05 username=penarthview loadinginfotext=penarthview06…

Roll up for the greatest show on earth…. Hamptons Penarth is renowned for its magnificent Christmas displays and this year their dazzling circus will amaze you. Roll up for the greatest show on earth – glamorous tight rope walkers, spinning aerial artistes, a stilt walking ring master and even a life size zebra! On Sunday…

On Sunday 20th November at 11.00am, Father and Mrs Christmas will be arriving at Hamptons in style to officially open their fabulous Christmas display. With his magical key, Father Christmas will open the store to let children and their families in to see this year’s spectacular display for the first time. The store and café…